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Hawkeye History: Iowa Football Could End a Cy-Hawk Trend in 2026

Week 1 is in the books, which means it's time for the state of Iowa to turn its full attention to the college football world. It's Cy-Hawk week, which pits the Iowa Hawkeyes against the Iowa State Cyclones against each other in Kinnick Stadium this year.

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Where Should the Iowa Hawkeyes Be Ranked After Week 1?

Week 1 is nearly in the books, and there is no denying that the Iowa Hawkeyes looked the part of a top-25 team in the 40-0 win over Northern Illinois. It wasn't just a scoreboard blowout.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 6

Iowa Football Week 1 Report Card Puts Hawkeyes Near Top of the Class

Week 1 can often be a time for teams to work out some miscues and figure things out. Not the Iowa Hawkeyes. Unlike previous years, Iowa came out firing on all cylinders in this game, aside from a few mishaps, and ran away with a 40-0 win over Northern Illinois in one of its most complete performances in years.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 6

Iowa Football Stock Report: Offense Trends Up and Down, Defense Soars

It's rare that stocks go up rapidly, but the Iowa Hawkeyes proved it can happen in a hurry with the 40-0 victory over Northern Illinois that they hung up in Week 1.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 5

Looking the Part: What We Learned about Iowa Football in Week 1

It has been a long time since the Iowa Hawkeyes looked as dominant as they did against Northern Illinois. Iowa did pitch a 40-0 shutout, but was up 33-0 at halftime, which creates a small downside of only giving us essentially two quarters to glean any sort of analysis from.

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Iowa Dominates Northern Illinois in 40-0 Season Opening Shutout

The Iowa Hawkeyes opened the 2026 season in dominant fashion. No. 22 Iowa shut out Northern Illinois 40-0 Saturday at Kinnick Stadium, controlling the game from the opening whistle and giving Hawkeye fans plenty to be excited about.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 5

Iowa Football's Biggest Winners in Dominant Showing vs Northern Illinois

You can't argue that the Iowa Hawkeyes weren't ready for Week 1. From the opening snap, the Hawkeyes were firing on nearly all cylinders in a dominant 40-0 victory over Northern Illinois to open the 2026 campaign.

Hank Brown News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 5

Hank Brown Named Iowa Football Starting QB: What It Really Means

Well, part of the Iowa Hawkeyes' quarterback saga has an answer. The Iowa Hawkeyes are going to see Hank Brown take the first snap of their Week 1 game versus the Northern Illinois Huskies.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 5

Iowa Football Keys to Victory vs Northern Illinois: The Recipe Is Simple, But Not Easy

Enough of the anticipation. Week 1 is upon us, and that means that the Iowa Hawkeyes are back in action inside Kinnick Stadium. Staring back at Iowa from the opposing sideline is the Northern Illinois Huskies, a team that moved from the MAC to the Mountain West this offseason and is looking to start a new era with a massive upset.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 5

Iowa Hawkeye Weather Report: Week 1 Forecast Gives Iowa an Instant Test

Welcome to September in Iowa City, Iowa! Temperatures are going to be sweltering; there is always a chance of rain, and still, Kinnick Stadium is going to be a sold-out madhouse for the Iowa Hawkeyes' 2026 season-opening game against the Northern Illinois Huskies.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 4

3 Bold Predictions for Iowa Football vs Northern Illinois in Week 1

After a long and very, very ridiculous offseason of college football, things are about to be back in action, which means that the Iowa Hawkeyes will be taking the field inside Kinnick Stadium.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 4

An Unusual Word Describing the Iowa Hawkeyes Quarterback Room: Depth

What if the Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback story isn't about who is starting, but actually about the room having much more depth than in past seasons? Quarterback depth has been lacking in recent seasons.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 4

Could Iowa Football's Unproven Talents be the Secret to Success?

Unlike most programs across the country, the Iowa Hawkeyes give a fair shake to the under-recruited talents and the walk-ons of the world. What do they get in return?

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 4

Iowa Football vs. Northern Illinois: Scripting the Hawkeyes' Perfect First Offensive Drive

Let's get wild with it. Well, as wild as one can get when predicting what the Iowa Hawkeyes will do offensively. There is a limit to the creativity Iowa will show against Northern Illinois for multiple reasons.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 4

Iowa Football's Most Important Week 1 Position Group Isn't Quarterback

The thing about the Iowa Hawkeyes and the ongoing quarterback saga is the simple fact that Iowa has rarely ever been built around its quarterback play.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 3

Iowa Football vs Northern Illinois: EA Sports College Football 27 Simulation Results

Video games can't tell us the whole story, but they definitely can make for a fun one. That's the case in my simulation of the Iowa Hawkeyes versus the Northern Illinois Huskies in Week 1.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 3

Iowa's Most Intriguing Transfer Portal Addition Brings Rare Skills to the Defense

Phil Parker, the long-time defensive coordinator of the Iowa Hawkeyes, never fails to find and develop talent. Often, it comes from the high school ranks and molds into stars on his defense, but this year sees a new path being taken by a starter.

Trevor Lauck News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 3

On SI Exclusive: Iowa LT Trevor Lauck Talks Week 1, QB Competition, Expectations

Week 1 is just around the corner for the Iowa Hawkeyes, and much of their success in 2026 will hinge on the play of the offensive line. It's been a strength of Iowa for the last few seasons, as evidenced by winning the Joe Moore Award in 2026 as college football's best offensive line.